Role Summary : The Senior Customer Support Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end customer support operations with a strong focus on ticket management, SLA adherence, and client satisfaction .

This role acts as a key operational lead within the support function , managing support queues, coordinating with cross-functional teams via JIRA, and partnering closely with Implementation Managers to support client onboarding, troubleshooting, and user enablement. The role requires high ownership, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities : 1. Support Operations & Queue Management :

- Own and manage the end-to-end support queue , ensuring timely triage, prioritization, and resolution
- Monitor ticket backlog and proactively balance workload across priorities
- Ensure all tickets are well-documented with clear problem statements, investigation details, and resolution steps
- Maintain high responsiveness and consistent communication across all support requests

2. JIRA Management & Cross-Functional Coordination :

- Create, manage, and track JIRA tickets for escalations to Product, Engineering, Data, and Integration teams
- Ensure high-quality JIRA documentation including replication steps, logs, and supporting evidence
- Actively follow up with internal teams and drive resolution within committed SLAs
- Coordinate across teams to remove blockers and ensure timely closure of issues

3. Client Interaction & Issue Resolution :

- Act as a primary point of contact for client support interactions :

- Provide timely updates, manage expectations, and ensure clear communication on issue status

- Troubleshoot issues independently and guide clients through solutions





- Lead client discussions for high-priority issues and escalations

4. SLA Management & Reporting :

- Own adherence to support SLAs (response & resolution time) across all tickets
- Track and report on key metrics including backlog, turnaround time, and defect trends
- Identify risks to SLA breaches and take corrective actions proactively
- Contribute to periodic SLA and support performance reporting

5. Implementation Support & Client Enablement :

- Partner with Implementation Managers during onboarding, UAT, and hypercare phases
- Support issue resolution during client implementation cycles
- Participate in client calls to assist with troubleshooting, clarifications, and quick walkthroughs
- Provide on-demand user support and basic training to clients during early adoption

6. Quality, Governance & Continuous Improvement :

- Ensure high standards of quality in ticket handling, documentation, and communication :

- Identify recurring issues and drive root cause analysis

- Contribute to knowledge base, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides

- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce ticket volumes

Key Result Areas (KRAs) :

- SLA Adherence : % adherence to response and resolution timelines
- Ticket Throughput : Volume of tickets managed and closed per cycle
- Backlog Management : Reduction and control of open ticket backlog
- Quality Score : Accuracy and completeness of ticket documentation




- Client Satisfaction : Responsiveness, communication quality, and issue resolution effectiveness
- Escalation Handling : Timely resolution of high-priority and critical issues

Required Skills & Competencies : Technical Skills :

- Hands-on experience with JIRA, Zendesk, or similar ticketing tools :

- Strong understanding of ticket lifecycle, escalation workflows, and SLA tracking

- Ability to document and analyze issues with structured problem-solving approach

Core Competencies :

- Strong ownership mindset with high attention to detail :

- Excellent client communication and stakeholder management

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

- Effective coordination across cross-functional teams

Work Requirements :

- Willingness to work in shift-based coverage, including night shifts as required :

- Flexibility to support critical issues and high-priority client situations

Experience & Qualifications :

- Experience in handling client-facing roles and working with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Commerce, or related field

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📌 Sr Customer Support Specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 State Street
📍 Hyderabad